Office Manager Public Relations

Afaf Abdelrahman

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Woodbridge, VA 22191

(Cell) 571-***-****

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SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Over 30 years of progressively increasing responsibility within the diplomatic affairs, public relations, and administrative/management environments. Language skills include fluency in Arabic and English, as well as functional ability in Turkish and French. Excellent translation/interpretation skills. Proficient user of the Microsoft suite of applications on both PCs and Macs, including, but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

EXPERIENCE

Embassy of The Sultanate of Oman, Defense Mission

Washington, DC; 2016 - Present

COORDINATOR, FINANCE OFFICER, PR OFFICER

Act as liaison and point of contact between the Defense Attache' (DA) Office and all 4 branches of the DOD, as well as other Embassies and government agencies.

Arrange DA and Assistant DA (ADA) meetings and Commitments,

Translate official and confidential correspondences and reports.

Manage executives' schedules, calendars and appointments

Prepare monthly operational reports.

Process all medical insurance issues for Omani students attending courses in USA, as well as for their dependents.

Arrange travel and hotel reservations for DA and ADA.

Arrange travel and accommodation for Omani delegations visiting the USA.

Cover for the financial officer when on annual leave.

Coordinate with the Ministry of Defense and Ware colleges for official delegation visits from Oman to Canada, as well as conferences, and training and submit FVS for official visit, arrange accommodation and transportation.

Kuwait F/A-18 Project Office,

Arlington, VA; 1999 - 2016:

ADMINISTRATIVE, OFFICE MANAGER

This position was in direct support of the Chief, F/A-18 Project Office, Arlington, VA. Responsibilities included, but were not limited to:

the oversight and enhancement of all Kuwait Air Force Administrative programs in order to assist the assigned KAF Officer in the current day to day operations of the F/A-18 Project Office, Arlington, Va,

English/Arabic translation both orally and in writing,

Translated the Monthly Activity Report for the KAFPO and KAFLO Offices,

Advised and assisted the Chief, F/A-18 Project Office through the administration and management of all F/A-18 Project Office administrative reports and correspondence,

Provided other clerical and administrative services as necessary to ensure proper distribution of non-technical information, publications, correspondence and other data,

Established and controlled a central reporting and record keeping system for administrative reports and correspondence. Implemented guidelines for the distribution, retention, and disposition of such administrative records and reports,

Prepared briefs and correspondence as needed,

Assisted in establishing programs to control classified publications and material in accordance with applicable KAF and US DOD directives,

Prepared visit requests, security clearance information for staff and visiting KAF/Army Officers for DOD, USN, and FMS Commercial Companies (i.e. Boeing, GE, Raytheon) and various Program Review/Status Review meetings,

Provided guidance and assistance to the four staff advisors pertaining to FMS cases financial status, Contract Maintenance Services and Contract Engineering Technical Services for each of the F/A-18 programs and related technical matters, and

Drafted and submitted accreditation requests to the US Navy for newly arriving KAF Officers.

The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Cultural Mission

Washington, DC; 1995-1999

OFFICE MANAGER; CULTURAL ATTACHE OFFICE

Managed daily administration of the office, including but not limited to, scheduling of appointments with high-level Saudi and American VIPs in the educational and cultural affairs,

Managed the translation of all cultural and student-related documents,

Managed the handling and delivery of confidential correspondence between the Attache and the Saudi Ambassador to the US,

Provided special counseling to students to solve any problems they might have regarding their records, or with their respective colleges, to help them finish their study years smoothly,

Coordinated the organization of conferences and cultural events between the official Saudi delegation and US Universities.

Embassy of the Republic of Egypt, Cultural and Education Mission

Washington, DC; 1990-1995

ACADEMIC AND STUDENT ACCOUNT ADVISOR

Managed all translation/interpretation within Mission,

Supervised and administered a USAID fellowship Program for 3,000 students, paid universities tuition expenses vouchers, and filed their taxes.

Provided orientation workshops to new students, including briefings on fellowship requirements, benefits, and student obligations.

Embassy of Turkey

Washington, DC; 1983-1990

EXECUTIVE/ OFFICE MANAGER TO THE TURKISH AMBASSADOR IN KUWAIT

Managed the daily administrative tasks, also served as translator the Ambassador and staff. Attended meeting between the Ambassador and the Kuwaiti High-Level Authorities. Presented the Ambassador Credentials to the Amir of Kuwait, organized and managed special events. Coordinate for the resident permit and other documents with the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Kuwaiti authorities for the diplomats and local staff.

Booz Allen and Hamilton,

1980-1983

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE ROYAL SAUDI NAVAL FORCES LIAISON STAFF

Managed all required translation/interpretation,

Provided all

Embassy of Lebanon,

Washington DC; 1979-1980

BILINGUAL SECRETARY TO THE CHANCERY

Embassy of the Republic of Sudan,

Washington, DC; 1978-1979

BILINGUAL SECRETARY

Education:

BA in Business Administration, from Aim Shams University, Egypt - Cairo,1989

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